Hibiscus Summerific Pw Valentine‘s Crush - Red 3G

Summerific^® 'Valentine's Crush'

Rose Mallow

Hibiscus hybrid

FEATURES

Bright red flowers open flat at 7" wide. The leaves have a large, ovate shape and a dark bronze cast in full sun. Upright, columnar habit is very sturdy and resists lodging.

Long Blooming

Fall Interest

Bog Plant

Attracts: 

Hummingbirds

Resists: 

Deer

Native to North America

CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Type: 

 Perennial

Height Category: 

 Tall

Garden Height: 

 60 Inches 1.5m

Spacing: 

 42 Inches 1.1m

Spread: 

 42 Inches 1.1m

Flower Colors: 

 Red

Flower Shade: 

 Bright red

Foliage Colors: 

 Green

Foliage Shade: 

 Bronze purple

Habit: 

 Upright

Container Role: 

 Thriller

PLANT NEEDS

Light Requirement: 

 Part Sun to Sun

The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

Maintenance Category: 

 Easy

Bloom Time: 

 Mid Summer

 Late Summer

 Early Fall

Hardiness Zones: 

 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Water Category: 

 Average

Soil Fertility Requirement: 

 Average Soil

 Fertile Soil

 Poor Soil

Soil PH Category: 

 Acidic Soil

Uses: 

 Border Plant

 Landscape

 Specimen or Focal Point

Maintenance Notes: 

Hibiscus love the sun and need moist, well-drained soil. Keeping these plants watered will result in larger flowers and lush foliage. Deadheading will improve the appearance of the plant, but is not necessary for continued bloom. It is best to plant Hibiscus in the garden before the heat of the summer arrives, and should be heavily mulched the first winter. In spring, cut back any remaining stems before new growth appears. Do not trim back in fall. A strong pair of loppers or a saw will be necessary to cut this plant back. Be advised that Hibiscus is always one of the last perennials to emerge in spring. Be patient, even if you think it is dead, it most likely isn't. Its vigorous growth rate more than makes up for this late start, however. Japanese beetles find these plants especially delicious.

Summerific^® 'Valentine's Crush' Hibiscus hybrid USPP 35,170, Can PBRAF